Hardwick announces funding in budget for Legislative District 4

Erie County Legislator Kevin Hardwick announced Thursday additional funding in the 2019 Erie County budget, which was signed into law on Dec. 10 by County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz.

The budget contains the largest decrease in the county’s tax rate in over a decade, funds for public health programs and infrastructure improvements, as well as increased funding for community and cultural organizations.

•The City of Tonawanda, Citizens Science Community Resources, and American Reparatory Theater will also receive county funding for the first time this year.

Hardwick noted that, “This budget was a compromise, and I am happy we were able to support the services residents value, while granting them much-needed relief on their taxes. I thank the county executive and my legislature colleagues for coming to the table with open minds.”